Looking for simple, delicious tofu dishes? Try these 25 easy tofu recipes that are healthy, satisfying, and full of flavor! Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, or just trying to eat more plants, tofu is one of the most affordable and adaptable ingredients you can cook with.

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These 25 easy tofu recipes prove that you don’t need fancy techniques or hard-to-find ingredients to make something delicious. Each recipe is easy enough for beginners, yet satisfying enough for even the most seasoned vegan kitchen wizards.

Mongolian Tofu

This Mongolian Tofu is sweet and packed with umami goodness, featuring a rich garlic-ginger glaze that rivals takeout. Serve it over rice or noodles for an easy, crowd-pleasing dinner.
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4, 3, 2, 1 Tofu Bites

These baked Tofu Bites come together easily with just 4 ingredients (besides the tofu)! Enjoy them warm or cold as is, on a salad, in a wrap, or any way you’d like.
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Easy Teriyaki Tofu Lettuce Wraps

Easy Teriyaki Tofu Lettuce Wraps, a Delicious vegan and gluten-free diet tofu recipe that is also high in protein. While this recipe idea is perfect as a meal, it would also work great as an appetizer before a meal or for a party.
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Vegan Philly Cheesesteak

A vegan Philly cheesesteak sandwich so beefy and cheesy it'll satisfy the biggest eaters! Make yours for dinner with this easy tofu recipe.
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Scrambled Tofu (Soft Vegan Scrambled Eggs Recipe)

Two types of tofu, crispy shaved and silky smooth, join forces with kala namak and miso for this easy tofu scramble recipe. Quick to make, easy to riff on, and fully brunchworthy, this vegan scrambled eggs recipe cooks up in 20 minutes and holds its own in bagel sandwiches, breakfast bowls, or straight off the spatula.
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Vegan Sweet and Sour Tofu

Vegan Sweet and Sour Tofu, a simple and delicious recipe dinner or lunch idea that is made with healthier ingredients. Not only is this a vegan diet friendly recipe, it tastes so lush and delicious as well!
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The Best Tofu Ricotta Recipe

Learn how to create the best vegan ricotta cheese! This rich, creamy artisanal vegan cheese is ideal for lasagna and more. Vegan ricotta tofu.
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Delicious Vegan Crispy Rice Salad

This delicious vegan crispy rice salad is loaded with fresh veggies, crispy tofu, and crunchy rice, all tossed in a creamy, spicy homemade dressing. It’s a flavor-packed, texture-rich meal that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or a satisfying plant-based side.
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Thai Tofu Larb Salad Recipe

Bright, herby, and rockin’ some serious meat-like chewiness, this Thai tofu larb salad ain’t here to play nice! Crispy tofu gets tossed with toasted rice powder, a tnice dose of lime, and lots of herbs to make your whole kitchen smell FIRE. Wrap it up in lettuce, or just go in with a spoon, no wrong moves here.
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Creamy Vegan Thai Red Curry With Tofu

This creamy vegan Thai red curry is packed with bold flavor, protein-rich tofu, and fresh vegetables simmered in a rich coconut milk base. It’s a quick and comforting one-pan meal that’s completely plant-based, gluten-free, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Easy Tofu Feta

Ever wondered if there’s truly a tofu feta that tastes just like the tangy, crumbly goodness of the traditional stuff? Spoiler alert: there absolutely is, and you’re about to make it yourself!
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Sesame Herb Tofu

This crispy Sesame Herb Tofu is the perfect topping or side for any plant-based meal, or it can even be enjoyed as a snack on its own! Can be made in the oven or the air fryer!
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Vegan Schnitzel Recipe

Austrian grandmas might clutch their pearls, but this vegan schnitzel slaps without the part where a farm animal has a bad day. Tofu gets put through a Rocky-style training montage (press, freeze, slice, bread, fry) and emerges as a firm, meaty cutlet with a gloriously crunchy crust.
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Grilled Chimichurri Tofu

This Grilled Chimichurri Tofu is smoky, herby, and packed with punchy flavor—perfect for tossing on the grill or stovetop. It’s a bold and zesty plant-based main that even tofu skeptics will devour.
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Easy Tofu Bacon Recipe

Savory, crispy, and fast to make, this is the perfect topper for sandwiches, scrambles, and bowls. These smoky-sweet tofu bacon strips get beautifully crispy on the stove with a maple-soy marinade.
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Crispy Baked Tofu

This Crispy Baked Tofu is a versatile addition to any plant based kitchen! Throw this on top of salads, buddha bowls, wraps, sandwiches, stir fries, or whatever else you desire! Or enjoy it on its own (or with a dip) as a fun crispy snack.
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The Best Vegan Gyros with Creamy Tzatziki

Vegan gyros meat made from tofu sounds wrong but tastes incredibly right! Shaved slices become a tasty filling in this vegan gyros recipe.
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Vegan Banh Mi Recipe

Battle tested on the Cinnamon Snail food truck, and served to thousands of happy customers over the years. Now you can make it at home with roasted tofu slices marinated in lemongrass, ginger, and garlic.
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Sweet Potato Pie with Silken Tofu

Learn how to make a vegan sweet potato pie with a creamy, custardy texture using silken tofu. Comfort food at its healthiest and finest.
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Chickpea Tofu

Chickpea Tofu (also known as Burmese Tofu) is easy to make with just 4 ingredients. A great soy-free, dairy-free & gluten-free alternative made with easy to find Chickpea flour. A healthy and delicious source of protein. It’s the perfect alternative to traditional soy-based Tofu.
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Easy Savory Tofu Scramble

A hearty vegan breakfast, this tofu scramble recipe is made with nutritional yeast and lots of veggies! Loaded with seasoned savory flavor, it’s a high protein breakfast recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch.
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High Protein Buddha Bowl (Vegan Mexican Tofu Bowl Recipe)

This high protein Buddha bowl is a delicious fusion of Mexican and Asian flavors. Smoky tofu, black bean and corn salsa, juicy tomatoes, and crisp greens are piled high on a bed of brown rice.
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Sticky Tofu

This Sticky Tofu is an easy recipe for the tofu lovers out there. Crispy pieces of tofu and broccoli are drenched in a sticky, sweet and spicy sauce and made in just 45 minutes!
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Crispy Cajun Tofu Bites

If you're craving something bold, crispy, and full of flavor, these Cajun tofu bites deliver. They're baked to golden perfection, coated in a zesty homemade spice blend, and have just the right amount of kick.
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Korean Braised Tofu (Vegan Dubu Jorim)

Crispy-edged tofu swimming in a deep, umami-packed, spicy-sweet braise? Yes, please. No marinating, no waiting—just straight to the good part. It’s fast, it’s foolproof, and it makes everything—rice, noodles, your life—better. The only real problem? Running out too soon.
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Tofu doesn’t have to be boring or intimidating — as you can see from these 25 delicious and easy recipes, it’s one of the most versatile and rewarding ingredients to cook with. We’d love to hear which recipes you try and how you make them your own. Feel free to share your creations and tips in the comments below.